Main and Helping Verbs

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What is a main verb?

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A main verb is the primary verb in a sentence that expresses the main action or state of being. For example, in 'She runs fast,' 'runs' is the main verb.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase. For example, in 'She is running,' 'is' is the helping verb.

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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The main verb is 'barks.'

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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The helping verb is 'are.'

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. For example, 'has been running' is a verb phrase.

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'He will finish his homework.'

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The main verb is 'finish.'

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She has completed her project.'

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The helping verb is 'has.'

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What is the role of a main verb in a sentence?

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The main verb shows the action or state of being of the subject in the sentence.

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What is the role of a helping verb in a sentence?

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The helping verb assists the main verb by adding detail about the action, such as tense or mood.

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'They have been studying for the test.'

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The verb phrase is 'have been studying.'